Well, what else to expect fromarguably the Premier League’s most fiercely-committed manager.

Sure, Pulis is a proud Welshman and – as he conceded before this relegation six-pointer – was born and bred a Cardiff City fanatic.

But that was not going to stop him celebrating two-goal Jason Puncheon’s vital first-half strike against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s basement boys.

It was no different in the second period, either, when former Cardiff playmaker Joe Ledley and Puncheon completed a rare away-day romp.

When fighting for your life at the wrong end of the table there is no room for sentiment.

Pulis, who never sits down, kept his feet firmly on the ground when insisting Palace are far from safe.

And he was in no mood to apologise for sticking a knife into his beloved Bluebirds.

Pulis said: “Once the whistle goes it’s all about your own club and I am only concerned for Palace.

“It was probably the most satisfying performance since I came to the club.

“But then it’s on to the next game. We have six matches left and still need more points. We are still not sure of staying up.”This second win on the spin, though, has Pulis’ Eagles soaring towards another campaign among the elite – they are now seven points clear of danger.

All of which is in stark contrast to Cardiff, whose 19th defeat of the season leaves them six points adrift and set for an immediate return to the Championship.